And one day, you look at yourself in the mirror and say -
“Really? This is it? After all these years, this is who I am? This is who I’ve become?”
You want to be a better spouse, a better parent, a better friend.
You want to be less stressed, less anxious, less RESENTFUL.
You want to become a bigger person — a person who can overcome natural instincts.
You KNOW you could be so much more, but
it hasn’t been happening.
Why? Because this game of life is HARD.
Like patchwork on a quilt, there were so many nice ideas...but no organized system for hard-core personal growth.
A moving story here, a hard-hitting example there, but no model you could consistently apply in your day-to-day life.
The material was strong, but they dumped it all on you at once. So there was no way you could incrementally implement the ideas and make them your own.
Or it went straight to middos development — without addressing foundational beliefs about your mission, your worth, your potential. So you learned behavioral tools — like controlling your (soul-crushing) tendency to scream — but no tools to create fundamental anger shifts from the inside.
“Too busy”
“I don’t have the head now”
“I’ll be a better mother if I relax with this magazine”
You found yourself grasping at any — and every — excuse to avoid tuning in or playing the lectures.
The content was well-sourced, but So. Hard. To. Get. Through.
You felt no emotional connection to the teacher.
No alignment of values; no shared commitment to growth.
Few smiles, few laughs, few real-life examples.
Everything was good in the abstract, but you struggled to make real change.
“Positive psychology...and Torah”
“Self-awareness...and Torah”
“Meditation...and Torah”
The material seemed solid, but it was 98% pop psychology, wrapped in a thin veneer of Torah.
The course creators seemed to follow the identical formula:
The content was heartwarming but superficial: airy pink fluffiness you couldn’t sink your teeth into, artificial sweetness that left you oh-so-unsatisfied.
Is this a compilation of feel-good bumper stickers? you found yourself wondering. Is this the kind of Torah I can expect as an adult?
So inspirational, you were inspired to leave.
It was the same-old simplistic sound bites that turned you off in high school, and it felt constraining and limiting — like you have to narrow your unique self into a particular cultural mindset in order to be a good Jew.
Drawing on over two decades of effective teaching and live interactions with 45,000+ students, The Inner Circle is a treasure trove of Rabbi Kelemen’s most transformative personal development classes, crafted into a step-by-step system designed to support real, lasting growth — for you.
Rabbi Kelemen’s system is not just brilliant or eye-opening; it’s culled from decades of teaching & counseling experience. And it’s taught directly from fundamental Jewish texts (like the Chovos HaLevavos / Duties of the Heart, Alei Shur and Zeriah U’Binynan B’Chinuch / Planting & Building in Education) and rooted in established Torah principles that have stood the test of time.
— C. Solomon
A devoted talmid who spent decades learning with the greatest scholars of the previous generation, Rabbi Kelemen does not teach contemporary psychology wrapped in a veneer of Torah ideas; every idea he conveys draws on a mesorah passed down over centuries.
Through timeless Torah concepts, he plumbs the depth of human psychology — revealing profound and life-changing insights into human behavior. He imparts ideas that have proven themselves in real life...without feeling the need to bend or pretzel them to the prevailing weltanschauung.
Everything Rabbi Kelemen teaches is heavily sourced, and most of his classes are centered on textual reading of classic seforim like Duties of the Heart, Alei Shur, and more.
A Harvard-trained educator who served under Torah giants for years, Rabbi Kelemen is a household name in the Jewish world — and his books and classes have riveted tens of thousands of men and women for decades.
Today, Rabbi Kelemen no longer teaches in seminaries or colleges; he devotes 95% of his time and energies to his Jewish leadership development program.
The Inner Circle is the ONLY way to reach Rabbi Kelemen or access his Torah teachings today — and it synthesizes the best of his best material from over 4 decades.
There is nothing lofty or unattainable in the Inner Circle program. It is a carefully designed system built to effect steady, lasting change in members who are willing to do the work.
Unparalleled training.
Rabbi Kelemen learned how to help people grow and change from Rav Wolbe, the master of personal development in our generation. This is crucial, because only someone who has a direct link in the chain of mussar masters can effectively guide Torah Jews in making transformative mindset shifts.
Step-by-step guidance.
An Oral Tradition is oral — that’s why a sefer alone will not create sustainable growth. You need a seasoned guide to lead you every step of the way. In one of his courses, Rabbi Kelemen gives a 28 part lecture series explaining a 57-page sefer. This kind of deep, tradition-based clarity is what has enabled thousands to create lasting change — and it’s what will help you too.
Decades of experience.
Thanks to two decades of in-the-trenches experience, Rabbi Kelemen knows the common pitfalls people face — and how to overcome them. He knows how to help people stay motivated, cultivate healthy attitudes towards personal growth, and actually create lasting change. In the Inner Circle, he has integrated his years of experience to create a thoroughly refined program that works.
Nothing remains in the abstract
. In the classes themselves, nothing remains in the realm of theory. Rabbi Kelemen immediately brings the esoteric to life by tying every concept to a real-life example, application, or story. There is no fluff.
Homework makes it real.
One of the core elements of the Inner Circle are the custom-crafted homework assignments, which allow members to immediately incorporate the concepts into their lives. It’s not about theory; it’s about intellectual insight internalized through pointed, easy-to-implement exercises.
Laser-focused strategy.
The Inner Circle was built with extensive forethought and planning. Each step leads to the next; you learn foundational material first, and you are hand-guided from one stage to the next, in incremental, doable steps.
It’s not a bunch of random ideas strung together.
You start with the basics, then you build on those as you advance. Every piece builds on the previous one. It’s like a bunch of puzzle pieces that fit.
You have the time you need to listen, absorb, and put it into practice.
Unlike some courses, where the content is delivered all at once, and the user can plow through it, Inner Circle content is delivered over time — in precise intervals prescribed by Rabbi Kelemen to ensure exactly enough time for internalization & implementation.
— Tehila, New York
— Adina, Lakewood
A Harvard-educated scholar who embraced Jewish Orthodoxy as a young adult, Rabbi Kelemen offers his audiences an exceptionally unique combination: penetrating brilliance, sound logic, and vast reserves of likeability and warmth.
Most of all, as a disciple of legendary mussar great Rav Shlomo Wolbe z”l, Rabbi Kelemen brings with him decades of shimush with Torah giants — and a rich mesorah linked all the way back to the Vilna Gaon.
Achieve Greatness by Learning to Know — and Love — Yourself
Based on the text Daas Atzmeinu by Rav Shlomo Wolbe z"l
There has never been anyone exactly like you in all of human history, with your precise physical, intellectual, and spiritual profiles.
There never will be anyone exactly like you in the future, and there is no one exactly like you on earth today.
You are a one-time event in human history.
And if you are so unique, then it must be you were sent here on a very special mission. What does it take to fulfill that mission?
Recognizing who you really are, with all your strengths and potentials.
In this course, you will:
Rabbi Bachya Ibn Pekuda’s Time-Tested Formula for Wiping Out Worry and Stress
Based on Duties of the Heart, by Rabbeinu Bachya Ibn Pekuda z"l
In 1040 C.E., Rabbi Bachya Ibn Pekuda published his magnum opus, Duties of the Heart. While the ancient book tackles many of the most difficult psychological challenges we face today, its section on alleviating anxiety (Sha’ar HaBitachon) is priceless for a generation plagued by this malady.
This series will teach you how to develop, internalize, and apply the principles of bitachon (trust in G-d) to eliminate anxiety and live a happier, calmer, fuller life.
In this course, you will learn how to:
Personal Perception: A Practical, Self-Help Course
Based on Pirkei Kinyan Daas by Rav Shlomo Wolbe z"l
Most people miss 90% of what is happening in front of them. When you sharpen your perceptive skills (and start really understanding what’s going on around you), you enhance your relationships, your career, and your emotional health.
The Torah provides a comprehensive guide to developing exactly this sort of awareness — and that’s what you’ll reveal in this course.
In this course, you will learn how to:
"Wisdom, depth, and beauty. I am astonished by the wisdom, depth and beauty of the lectures; I’ve watched all of them multiple times. I’m working on the circle chart of my middos now and looking forward to learning more. "
"I’m still relaxed...a year later. Everyone knows what bitachon is, but how many of us actually walk around with real, internalized faith? This course helped me develop genuine bitachon — and a day-to-day life that is happier and calmer. I'm still relaxed from completing this course almost a year ago."
"You cannot possibly listen without changing your whole frame of mind. This is not just for people who have a mental health diagnosis; this is for anyone who deals with everyday stresses and worries. You cannot possibly listen to this series without changing your whole frame of mind about your day-to-day life — and without thinking about how much you live with Hashem’s presence."
"Helps me get through those anxious moments. There are moments in life when yes, I am worried, and yes, I am anxious. Rabbi Kelemen’s series on anxiety helps me get through these moments."
To ensure you make the most out of this personal development & mastery program, with ample time to internalize and implement, you’ll get access to two new lectures each month.
There is NO OTHER WAY way to interact live with Rabbi Kelemen today.
Rabbi Kelemen does not offer one-on-one consultations anymore.
If you are not enrolled in his small Jerusalem rabbinical semichah program, this Q&A series is the only way to access his wisdom and guidance directly.
Submit your thoughtful questions in advance and they’ll be added to the queue.
No question is off bounds: Rabbi Kelemen tackles hot-button contemporary topics that aren’t often discussed in the frum world.
Not clear on the answer? Need further clarification?
Every member has the chance to chime in and ask follow-up questions on the spot.
Shallow answers don’t help you grow. That’s why they don’t exist in this program.
Rabbi Kelemen exhaustively prepares for each session, laying out a dazzling spread of profound ideas that address every aspect of the issue.
With candor and clarity, Rabbi Kelemen takes on key Jewish topics often not discussed:
"This is nothing less than a gift. It’s mind-boggling — the topics he’s able to address, the scope and depth. For me and my family, this is nothing less than a gift. There are few people today who could answer questions with this kind of clarity and depth."
"The biggest plus of the whole course. For me, the Q&A is the biggest plus of the whole course. Rabbi Kelemen has answered some of my personal questions; I have a direct communication line with a truly great person. His material is coming directly from authentic, great sources. It’s an amazing opportunity."
"I can ask whatever is on my mind. I love that I can ask questions anonymously. Before, I might have been too embarrassed to call a rav to ask something that is not relevant to the moment but has been bothering me for some time. Now I have a place where I can ask whatever is on my mind. And I am eternally grateful...because I have a lot of questions."
"Helps me get through those anxious moments. There are moments in life when yes, I am worried, and yes, I am anxious. Rabbi Kelemen’s series on anxiety helps me get through these moments."
BONUS 001
The Complete System for Raising Happy (and Healthy) Jewish Kids
A deep, comprehensive approach based on Planting and Building, Rav Shlomo Wolbe’s definitive guide to parenting
In this internationally acclaimed course, you’ll reveal an ancient system for
âś” 28 Audio Classes that will transform yourself, your family, and your home, covering fundamental questions like:
BONUS COURSE 002
Based on the text Daas Chochmoh U’Mussar by Rav Yeruchem Levovitz z"l
One of the most famous and beloved leaders of the prewar Mir Yeshiva, Rav Yerucham Levovitz was the primary Torah teacher of numerous Jewish luminaries, including Rabbis Shlomo Wolbe, Chaim Shmuelevitz, and Shimon Schwab. His Daas Chochmo U’Mussar is a monumental work that describes the Torah’s psychological system.
In this course, you will learn:
âś” MP3s and MP4s of all lectures. Downloadable MP3 + MP4 versions of all classes, so you can listen while commuting, treadmilling, or carpooling. You’ll also be able to watch the classes streaming (no download required)— accessible on any device.
âś”Access to archives of all past recordings. For the duration of your membership, you’ll have access to all videos and MP3s unlocked to your account, plus the complete archive of all Q&A sessions to date.
âś” Exclusive access to new courses as they come out. Rabbi Kelemen already has another brand-new series underway, and others already in the works! As an Inner Circle member, you’ll get access to anything he puts out.
Not about your quirks.
Not about your habits.
Not about the superficial behaviors you tackled in seminary or yeshiva.
“These exercises set your day off right...but you gotta do them. On the days that I do the exercises, I feel the difference throughout the day.”
SECRETS OF THE HAPPY JEWISH LIFE
THE COMPLETE INNER CIRCLE MASTERY PROGRAM
LIFE-CHANGING courses on self-knowledge and personal mastery:
âś” KNOW YOURSELF, KNOW YOUR GREATNESS
Achieve Greatness by Learning to Know — and Love — Yourself
✔ALL UPCOMING SERIES, INCLUDING:
âś” 2 NEW (~hour-long) HD video classes each month. Dozens of personal development lectures from one of today’s most articulate Torah educators — with hard-hitting truths, mind-blowing clarity, and powerful practical tools for growth./span>
YOU ASK, RABBI KELEMEN ANSWERS
Exclusive LIVE Interactive Q&A Sessions Each Month
âś” 60 Minute LIVE Q&A Session each month, including the chance to ask follow-up questions and get answers in real-time
âś” The COMPLETE Q&A Archive, where you can access dozens of fascinating + eye-opening audio recordings about contemporary struggles of real people like you
TWO TRANSFORMATIONAL BONUS COURSES
âś” THE MIRACLE OF PARENTING
THE COMPLETE SYSTEM FOR RAISING HEALTHY (AND HAPPY) JEWISH KIDS
✔THE MIRACLE OF PERSONAL GROWTH
A STEP-BY-STEP TORAH SYSTEM FOR CHANGING YOURSELF — AND OTHERS
PLUS
ANY AND ALL COURSES RABBI KELEMEN DEVELOPS
in the future!
âś” Access to complete self-development program
✔2 NEW HD video classes released each month
âś” Access to all upcoming series (including Eliminating Anxiety and Personal Perception)
âś” Direct access to Rabbi Kelemen in monthly Q&A, plus 28 hours of archives
âś” 2 BONUS courses: Parenting + Personal Growth
âś” Downloadable MP3s, MP4s + live streaming of all lectures
✔Access to archives of ALL past recordings.
âś” Exclusive access to all new courses as they come out
$49 per month
PLUS 25% off the first 12 months
CANCEL ANYTIME
$588 $441 per year
Save 25% each year!
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"If you have to go to a dentist, you find the money. And if you have to pay $50 a month to make sure you and your whole family are on the right track in life, what’s the question?
The cost was not a hesitation for me — not because I’m wealthy, because I’m not. And not because we don’t watch our spending carefully, because we do. It was not a hesitation because to me, this is life. If you have to go to a dentist, you find the money. And if you have to pay $50 a month to make sure you and your whole family are on the right track in life, what’s the question?"
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What thinking people like you have asked before joining our community
The Inner Circle is for men, women, and teenagers — any thinking person who wants to achieve personal mastery and lead a happier, more fulfilled life.
You’ll get access to hours of content immediately upon joining, then several more new classes each month.
New content is released once every 30 days from the date you joined. Starting with our foundational course, Know Yourself, Know Your Greatness, you’ll get 2 new lectures each month, as well as access to your parenting bonus plus ALL the Q&A sessions as soon as you join.
Rabbi Kelemen designed the course this way so you have time to do the exercises he recommends — and actually create lasting change in your life. If you plow through the material without absorbing it and doing the exercises, you’re not going to create lasting change.
It’s totally up to you.
During quieter times, you can ramp up and listen to 2-4 hours of classes each week. When things are busy, you can take a break — then go back and review later. It’s your program; you can digest it the way you want, at your own pace.
Whatever time you invest, one thing’s for certain: if you listen carefully and do the exercises, you will improve your middos and change your life.
The question is: do you have time NOT to do it?
Living without direction, without clarity, and without inner serenity, costs you time and energy every day. Mastering your instinctive behaviors and emotions will transform the way you make decisions and interact with the world, which will save you enormous time and energy in the long run. Consider each moment of the program an investment in living a far more productive and superior life. Every second you invest in it will pay off a thousand-fold.
What’s more, the beauty of this program is that you can listen in the car, on the treadmill, doing housework — whenever. It’s easy to consume. But most of all, it will save you untold time and energy (and therapy money!) in the long term.
Absolutely — as long as there is only one copy of the MP3. So when one person is listening to it, the other cannot. If one person is accessing the content online and another has a downloaded MP3 version of the class — they may not listen at the same time. However, a couple can be on the Q&A call together.
Many of our members have reported that going through the program with their spouse or children created a powerful transformation in their home.
Yes, this is a self-paced course that begins on the day you join. You can start whenever you want.
As soon as you join, you’ll get the first lectures, then you’ll get more each month. It doesn't matter when you join; the course begins when you begin.
Yes!
Rabbi Kelemen is booked to capacity. He does not accept one-on-one consultations at this time. He only answers questions in the live Q&A call for members of his online Inner Circle program.
Yes, you can download the audio as MP3 files or MP4 files (videos) to any device. Read our sharing policy here.
For sure. You can cancel your membership at any time, and you’ll won’t be billed for the following month. You can keep any MP3 audio files you’ve downloaded to your devices and review the content as you wish.
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âś” Access to complete self-development program
✔2 NEW HD video classes released each month
âś” Access to all upcoming series (including Eliminating Anxiety and Personal Perception)
âś” Direct access to Rabbi Kelemen in monthly Q&A, plus 28 hours of archives
âś” 2 BONUS courses: Parenting + Personal Growth
âś” Downloadable MP3s, MP4s + live streaming of all lectures
✔Access to archives of ALL past recordings.
âś” Exclusive access to all new courses as they come out
$49 per month
PLUS 25% off the first 12 months
CANCEL ANYTIME
$588 $441 per year
Save 25% each year!
CANCEL ANYTIME
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